量词
Measure word for “watermelon” in Chinese
The measure word for watermelon in Chinese is 颗 (kē): 一颗西瓜 (yì kē xī guā) means "one watermelon".
Dictionaries also list: 个.
- 两颗西瓜liǎng kē xī guātwo watermelons
- 这颗西瓜zhè kē xī guāthis watermelon
- 那几颗西瓜nà jǐ kē xī guāthose few watermelons
Watermelon is 西瓜 (xī guā), an HSK 2 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for watermelon in Chinese?
The measure word for watermelon in Chinese is 颗 (kē): 一颗西瓜 (yì kē xī guā) means "one watermelon". 个 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 西瓜?
People will understand 一个西瓜, but 一颗西瓜 is the correct form and what exams expect.